Finance

The City of Dublin’s conservative budgeting and prudent fund balance policies have resulted in strong reserves while retaining ample financial flexibility. The city consistently excels at fiscal stewardship, with bond ratings on its general obligation bonds of ‘Aaa’ from Moody’s since 2004, ‘AAA’ from Fitch since 2001, and for the first time, ‘AAA’ from S&P in 2017.

Income Tax Revenues In the 2017 Operating Budget, Staff projected $84,734,100 in revenue from the local income tax, with 75% or $63,550,575 programmed in the General Fund, and 25% or $21,183,525 programmed in the Capital Improvements Tax Fund. This estimate was based on a 5.8% decreas

This budget was developed in accordance with the City Charter, the annual budget calendar, the stated financial management policies and guidelines of the City, and City Council’s currently adopted goals.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic development mechanism available to local governments in Ohio to finance public infrastructure improvements and, in certain circumstances, residential rehabilitation.

As a Dublin resident, you may have questions about the sources of the City’s revenue and how your tax dollars are spent. We hope that this page will provide you with a better understanding of where your money goes.

(Dublin, OH) The City of Dublin has earned the highest possible bond ratings from three of the nation’s top credit rating organizations: Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is prepared annually in a manner designed to fairly present the financial position and results of operations of the various funds and account groups of the City.

Dublin is, and always has been, a very open city - open for business, open for innovation and open for living a first class lifestyle. This has never been more evident than in 2015, a year that was truly open to new possibilities.

The City of Dublin utilizes various economic development tools in order to support and encourage development in the City. Learn more about the various economic development tools the City is currently using or considering.